Logistics Engineer, Contract Logistics at DSV

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• B.Eng/ B.tech Industrial Engineering Degree
• Or similar NQF level 7 or higher
• Advanced MS Excel
• MS Visio
• MS Project
• Data Analytics Experience
• AutoCAD/ Autodesk inventor drawing
• Power BI (Beneficial)
• Minitab (Beneficial)
• SAP (Beneficial)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in engineering and warehouse operations.
• At least 3 years’ Industrial Engineering experience in a logistics environment.
• Proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel and intermediate AutoCAD (minimum 1 year experience).
• Proven experience in warehouse design and solution costing.
• Solid understanding of logistics operations and industry practices.
• Experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement Programmes (CIP), and related methodologies.
• Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and delivery.
• Experience in resource planning and labour optimisation.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and improve supply chain processes.
• Strong work ethic with a focus on delivering high-quality outputs.
• Customer relationship management experience.
• Ability to train and coach staff across all levels, from operational to management.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking capability.
• Proficiency in data analytics and interpretation to support decision-making.
• Willingness and ability to travel within South Africa as required.

Added Advantages for this role

Preferred / Advantageous Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and/or ERP systems (minimum 1 year).
• Demonstrates adaptability and resilience in dynamic, fast-changing environments.
• Sound understanding of engineering economics and basic financial/accounting principles.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) is advantageous.
• Experience in data cleaning, analysis, and interpretation to support decision-making.

Main purpose of the role

• The Logistics Engineer is responsible for driving operational excellence by analysing, designing, and improving warehouse and supply chain processes to enhance productivity, efficiency, and service performance.
• The role supports solution design, costing, and implementation by providing practical, data-driven engineering input to ensure solutions are fit-for-purpose within the operational environment.
• Through the application of Lean, Six Sigma, and structured change management methodologies, the Logistics Engineer leads continuous improvement initiatives, supports resource planning and productivity optimisation, and ensures sustainable delivery of measurable business benefits across multiple operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse operational data, processes, and material flow to identify improvement opportunities across warehouse and logistics operations.
• Design, implement, and audit continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of quantified benefits and performance gains.
• Develop robust business cases for capital and operational investments, including ROI analysis, productivity improvements, and cost-benefit evaluations.
• Lead and manage improvement projects, ensuring delivery against defined timelines, milestones, and objectives.
• Apply structured change management methodologies to ensure sustainable implementation of process improvements.
• Facilitate problem-solving sessions and provide training on continuous improvement tools and methodologies where required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional client and internal teams on new projects, product launches, and Continuous Improvement Programmes (CIPs).
• Support solution design and costing activities by providing engineering input, validating assumptions, and ensuring proposed solutions are practical and fit-for-purpose within the operational environment.
• Deliver training and coaching on Lean, Six Sigma, and Change Management principles to drive operational excellence.
• Determine and validate labour requirements using MTM (Methods-Time Measurement) methodology.
• Lead and support resource planning and job clocking initiatives to improve workforce productivity and operational performance.
• Identify and implement automation and mechanisation solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Support and drive tactical operational changes within warehouse environments, including processes, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and automation technologies.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior, graduate, and intern logistics engineers to build capability within the team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Additional Job Requirements

• Demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Maintains a professional and well-presented demeanour when engaging with clients and suppliers.
• Confident and assertive in communication and decision-making.
• Results-driven, with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Highly organised, with a structured and methodical approach to tasks and problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring high standards of accuracy and quality in all deliverables.